| abasement |
the act of bringing down or the state of being brought down in rank, status, or reputation. |
| bereavement |
the condition or fact of being deprived of something or someone, especially by the death of a loved one. |
| conservatism |
a general preference for the traditional; disinclination to change. |
| convulsion |
a violent, involuntary contraction of the muscles. |
| disenfranchise |
to deprive (someone) of a right of citizenship, especially the right to vote. |
| hydraulic |
of, concerning, operated by, or moved by water or another liquid under pressure. |
| infidelity |
unfaithfulness, especially to marital vows; adultery. |
| litany |
any recital that involves repetition or incantation, especially a long or monotonous account, as of one's troubles. |
| overture |
an opening move to begin something. |
| pacifist |
one who opposes war and refuses to practice or acknowledge violence as a way of settling disputes or resisting aggression. |
| paltry |
small, trifling, or worthless. |
| stature |
relative status as measured by skill or achievement; reputation. |
| stipulate |
to specify or arrange as a condition of an agreement. |
| suppress |
to stop the activities or progress of, especially by force. |
| vindicate |
to free from an accusation, suspicion, or doubt by indisputable proof. |